Bama Favored to win BCS again

[SavageGator]

http://www.vegasinsider.com/college-football/story.cfm/story/1356768

[UFG8rGuy3283]

Well, sure. Makes sense. The problem is that the West will be a bit tougher this year. Year 2 for Sumlin at A&M, LSU certainly isn't dead and even though they're young and have some work to do, Ole Miss is making strides.

It is logical "why", but the road will be a bit tougher and it's difficult to stay on top year after year. The law of averages will catch up at some point.

Again, makes sense, but I would guess OSU has a pretty good chance just due to the lack of competition in conference. That played out this year.

[geauxgator1]

Big surprise. Anyway, you never know, Saban and UM may cross paths once again. Should be interesting.

[RealDeal]

The bama people I know are telling me this alabama team coming up may be better than any of the last 3 title teams. That doesn't make me feel good.

[NoahBeanBizzel]

'Bama will always have one of the two or three best teams in the country under Saban. Peerless personnel evaluation, great coaching, and unmatched gameday preparation with time to prepare will give you three national titles in four seasons. They're loaded again this year.

[Gatorphenom]

The bama people I know are telling me this alabama team coming up may be better than any of the last 3 title teams. That doesn't make me feel good.

There only weakness will be in the secondary, their line will be as good if not better than the previous 3, they have 3-4 wrs that cannot be covered man to man by many teams outside of Florida and LSU's secondary. They will be a tough squad but like I said not making it to Atlanta this year, will be a big disappointment, the East is ours to lose.

[Lawdog88]

Bama can stumble, just like anybody else.

[NoahBeanBizzel]

Bama can stumble, just like anybody else.

I get tired of it too, man. But they're good. That's not going to change this year.

[WESGATORS]

Who was the last pre-season favorite to win the title? I know Georgia/USC were the top two teams going into this past season. Oklahoma was the favorite the season prior. I know Auburn wasn't the favorite to win it all in 2010. We were in 2009. USC was in 2008. Not sure about 2007, but I doubt it was LSU. We were not in 2006. USC was in 2005.

Go GATORS!
,WESGATORS

[sleeze]

Texas A & m beat them. Lsu shoulda coulda woulda also.

[WESGATORS]

My biggest concern (outside of how the GATORS do :D ) is that an undefeated Oregon and an undefeated Ohio State play for the title ahead of multiple one-loss SEC teams.

Go GATORS!
,WESGATORS

[gator07]

My biggest concern (outside of how the GATORS do :D ) is that an undefeated Oregon and an undefeated Ohio State play for the title ahead of multiple one-loss SEC teams.

Go GATORS!
,WESGATORS

This is very troubling to me as well. Ohio state could cake walk their way through the big ten again and you know they would be getting all the hype like Notre dame did this year. Hopefully bama's dismantling of the Irish went a long way to reminding the voters to not be deceived by an undefeated team from up north again.

Luckily this should be the last season we have to worry about that.

[RepubliGator84]

Why wouldn't they be. Somebody else in the SEC has to knock them off

[GatorNation850]

This is very troubling to me as well. Ohio state could cake walk their way through the big ten again and you know they would be getting all the hype like Notre dame did this year. Hopefully bama's dismantling of the Irish went a long way to reminding the voters to not be deceived by an undefeated team from up north again.

Luckily this should be the last season we have to worry about that.

I know what you mean it would be a shame the media is going to do everything in their power to get Ohio state in the NC.

I find it hard to believe that Ohio state will go undefeated this year last year they had no pressure which helped them out a lot IMO.

Like you said only 1 more year of this crap.

[UGator]

As long as Saban is there, his asst. coaches can come and go, and his recruiting classes can also, but the winning formula remains through Saban.

He can recruit and teach and get his coaches and players to buy into his system, and the way he develops the right players for his system, separates Bama from every other program.

Every year is different even with the same players, but the brand he brings that molds his team into consistency year in and out is rare in D1 football.

[austingator]

Ohio State has the best opportunity to play for it all next year. It is just that easy for them. Beat Michigan and go play for the championship. Now, you know the reason Meyer went to OSU.

[mfpardnor2]

FSU has the same odds as UF to win the BCS??

[SkyChimp]

not making it to Atlanta this year, will be a big disappointment, the East is ours to lose.

Well said. There is no reason why we cant take GA and SC. We need Jeff to work his @ss off on passing and staying clear of pocket pressure. In addition, our WRs recruited should see some action with Joker taking over coaching.

[KronoGator]

Luckily this should be the last season we have to worry about that.

Unfortunately it won't be, the selection committee for the playoff spots will continue to overvalue big10 land football.

[PSGator66]

If OSU wasn't on probation last year then Alabama would not have been in the BCS game.

[gatordee]

Until another SEC team steps up to dethrone them, they should be the obvious choice imo. However, there will be some teams gunning for them in 2013. And wwe should be one of them.

[gator07]

Unfortunately it won't be, the selection committee for the playoff spots will continue to overvalue big10 land football.

True. But at least they would have to go through the SEC plus the Oregons, Oklahomas, Stanfords, etc TWICE to win it all. If they did that then I wouldn't have a problem with it because at least they would have earned it.

[born2beagator]

Well of course they are, they return a lot and most importantly, their QB

[Gatorrick22]

Bama Favored to win BCS again


Yawn....... I think we can and will beat them next year.

[lurkingator1]

^ what he said

[Veritas]

Well, sure. Makes sense. The problem is that the West will be a bit tougher this year. Year 2 for Sumlin at A&M, LSU certainly isn't dead and even though they're young and have some work to do, Ole Miss is making strides.

It is logical "why", but the road will be a bit tougher and it's difficult to stay on top year after year. The law of averages will catch up at some point.

Again, makes sense, but I would guess OSU has a pretty good chance just due to the lack of competition in conference. That played out this year.

Take a detailed look at Bama's Schedule. It is actually a pretty easy schedule all things considered.

Date Opponent Site
Aug. 31......... Virginia Tech.............................. Atlanta, Ga.
Sept. 14......... *at Texas A&M............................ College Station, Texas
Sept. 21......... Colorado State............................. Bryant-Denny Stadium
Sept. 28......... *Ole Miss..................................... Bryant-Denny Stadium
Oct. 5............ Georgia State............................... Bryant-Denny Stadium
Oct. 12.......... *at Kentucky............................... Lexington, Ky.
Oct. 19.......... *Arkansas.................................... Bryant-Denny Stadium
Oct. 26.......... *Tennessee.................................. Bryant-Denny Stadium
Nov. 9........... *LSU.............................................. Bryant-Denny Stadium
Nov. 16......... *at Mississippi State................. Starkville, Miss.
Nov. 23......... Chattanooga................................. Bryant-Denny Stadium
Nov. 30......... *at Auburn................................... Auburn, Ala.


The entire season, they have no back to back road games, they also have a breather, either a bye or lower tier opponent before and after each tough opponent, and drew the 2 weakest teams from the SEC east. They only have 1 3 week stretch vs bcs level opponents and those teams are Kentucky, Arkansas, and Tennessee. Somebody in the SEC scheduling office, set Alabama up with a perfect schedule. It could not be set up any easier for them.

[SkyChimp]

If OSU wasn't on probation last year then Alabama would not have been in the BCS game.

And if Pitt would have beat ND in the 3rd OT, Oregon would have been in the BCS, and if USC would have beat ND, we would have been in the BCS, and when you stay on hold with your cable company too long... you get angry; when you get angry... you go blow off steam; when you go blow off steam... accidents happen; when accidents happen... you get an eye patch; when you get an eye patch... people think you're tough; when people think you're tough.... people want to see how tough; and when people want to see how tough.... you wake up in a roadside ditch. Don't wake up in a roadside ditch! :zombie:

[KronoGator]

Look at the Bama schedule, two FCS teams, and people complain about our 1.

[socraticsilence]

FSU has the same odds as UF to win the BCS??

We both lost about the same amount of things- they lost their QB but its not like we have much production coming back anywhere offensively, we lost the middle of our defense, they lost a dominant DE, etc it makes sense that we'd have the same odds hack if anything they probably have a better chance since we have to win the SEC and its probably even between us, UGA and USCe to even win the East and then we'd have to beat Bama, Tamu or LSU just to make it to the title game; whereas FSU just has to beat out what Clemson?

[Swampmaster]

it will likely be ohio state v. alabama in the title game. Alabama's D should control and they should win easily.

[GatorAvatar]

Ohio State has the best opportunity to play for it all next year. It is just that easy for them. Beat Michigan and go play for the championship. Now, you know the reason Meyer went to OSU.

I would bet Meyer kicks Satan's ass at a neutral site. Meyer is the only coach who can beat Satan in a NC game.

[GatorAvatar]

And if Pitt would have beat ND in the 3rd OT, Oregon would have been in the BCS, and if USC would have beat ND, we would have been in the BCS, and when you stay on hold with your cable company too long... you get angry; when you get angry... you go blow off steam; when you go blow off steam... accidents happen; when accidents happen... you get an eye patch; when you get an eye patch... people think you're tough; when people think you're tough.... people want to see how tough; and when people want to see how tough.... you wake up in a roadside ditch. Don't wake up in a roadside ditch! :zombie:

LMAO!!!!!!

[Lawdog88]

I would bet Meyer kicks Satan's ass at a neutral site. Meyer is the only coach who can beat Satan in a NC game.


When and if that time comes, many here will take that bet.

[sleeze]

As easy as there schedule is...looks like we will have to knock them out in the sec champ game

[GatorAvatar]

Ole Miss, TAMU, LSU with better QB okay won't be easy games for Bummer.

[dadx4]

Until someone takes Bammer down in Atlanta, they whould be favored to win it all.

[Gatorrick22]

Until someone takes Bammer down in Atlanta, they whould be favored to win it all.

You mean - until someone takes 'bama and the refs down in Atlanta. It's hard to beat two teams at once.

[RealDeal]

I would bet Meyer kicks Satan's ass at a neutral site. .

meyer's last 2 games against saban---beatdowns, including the "neutral" site blowout loss in atlanta in 2009.

[GatorAvatar]

meyer's last 2 games against saban---beatdowns, including the "neutral" site blowout loss in atlanta in 2009.

I'll bet you if you want

[UGator]

OSU is like FSU was in the ACC when the Noles first arrived in the conference. OSU will have little to no competition until Michigan builds back up to be a Big 10 contender.

Urban is close to home and doesn't have to worry about the SEC and Saban and has hopefully learned that the locker room mess at UF under his watch will not be repeated in Columbus.

Meyer had no clue after Tebow and Addazio had none either. The spread talent left over was not designed to compete against Saban's pro style so maybe that also caused some health issues. It probably would have taken two or more recruiting years to change his team and again become an SEC contender.

[ThePlayer]

How could Oregon be ranked that high after losing their coaching staff?

[Gatorrick22]

Until someone takes Bammer down in Atlanta, they whould be favored to win it all.

A few more posts and you'll be Gator Country Diamond. :joecool:

[HudsonGator]

Bama has been very lucky to even be in the last two BCSCG's, in 2011 they get a rematch with LSU only after Oklahoma State loses to huge underdog Iowa State and in 2012 they get back to the BCSCG only after both Oregon and K State lose to underdogs on the same weekend.

[1984Gator]

If OSU wasn't on probation last year then Alabama would not have been in the BCS game.

But OSU WAS on probation and they really weren't very good. They would have had to win the conference title first and if you watched OSU at all last year, you would realize they were quite bad on offense, even against losing teams in their pathetically bad conference. I think ND would have beaten them!

[1984Gator]

How could Oregon be ranked that high after losing their coaching staff?

I'm fine with this, big letdown coming for Oregon, OSU, FSU etc!

[1984Gator]

it will likely be ohio state v. alabama in the title game. Alabama's D should control and they should win easily.

That is laughable! Ohio State is not very good!

[1984Gator]

I would bet Meyer kicks Satan's ass at a neutral site. Meyer is the only coach who can beat Satan in a NC game.

You mean like the last time they faced each other and Meyer faked a heart attack? Even with Tebow and an all NFL team Meyer got reemed!

[1984Gator]

I'll bet you if you want

Sure, let's bet! I say OSU loses twice in the regular season. What are the odds?

[Swampmaster]

meyer's last 2 games against saban--enough said. That's why he left.

Dec. 5, 2009 32-13
Oct. 2, 2010 31-6